NZ Initiative
Khyaati Acharya wonders if society's drive to reduce risk actually increases risk-taking behaviour, suppressing 'consequences' from choice
22nd Aug 15, 9:15am
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Khyaati Acharya wonders if society's drive to reduce risk actually increases risk-taking behaviour, suppressing 'consequences' from choice
Knowledge is power & information on education should be more accessible to parents, the NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues
11th Aug 15, 9:50am
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Knowledge is power & information on education should be more accessible to parents, the NZ Initiative's Martine Udahemuka argues
NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram asks whether there can ever be a consensus on what inclusion is, and what successful inclusion would look like
3rd Aug 15, 10:12am
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NZ Initiative's Jenesa Jeram asks whether there can ever be a consensus on what inclusion is, and what successful inclusion would look like
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
27th Jul 15, 8:50am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says Labour's 'circus act' will only add unsubstantiated fuel to the fire of those vehemently opposed towards all and any foreign ownership
Bernard Hickey explains how Councils could ease RMA and other restrictions to kick-start economic growth, and in exchange get a cut from Government of the fruits of that growth
26th Jul 15, 5:02am
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Bernard Hickey explains how Councils could ease RMA and other restrictions to kick-start economic growth, and in exchange get a cut from Government of the fruits of that growth
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp likes much of what he sees in Local Government NZ's funding reform pitch but wants spending restraints on the table too
22nd Jul 15, 8:32am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp likes much of what he sees in Local Government NZ's funding reform pitch but wants spending restraints on the table too
NZ Institute's Eric Crampton says council decisions around land use are contributing to poor productivity performance and are destroying real value for little gain
13th Jul 15, 9:34am
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NZ Institute's Eric Crampton says council decisions around land use are contributing to poor productivity performance and are destroying real value for little gain
NZ Initiative reviews the latest evidence on income inequality in New Zealand and contrasts that with the media mentions
27th Jun 15, 10:48am
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NZ Initiative reviews the latest evidence on income inequality in New Zealand and contrasts that with the media mentions
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says non-intrusive paternalism, including 'nudging' people in the 'right' direction needs to be treated with extreme caution
22nd Jun 15, 9:19am
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says non-intrusive paternalism, including 'nudging' people in the 'right' direction needs to be treated with extreme caution
Oliver Hartwich defends social bonds & hits back at 'misinformed and misleading' critics
15th Jun 15, 8:44am
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Oliver Hartwich defends social bonds & hits back at 'misinformed and misleading' critics
Oliver Hartwich looks deeper at the OECD Survey of New Zealand and finds a long list of previously ignored recommendations
13th Jun 15, 1:56pm
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Oliver Hartwich looks deeper at the OECD Survey of New Zealand and finds a long list of previously ignored recommendations
Getting renters' rights up to German standards dubbed a key stepping stone to cooling the housing market
4th Jun 15, 12:50pm
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Getting renters' rights up to German standards dubbed a key stepping stone to cooling the housing market
Jenesa Jeram says social impact bonds have the potential to revolutionise public services
1st Jun 15, 7:01am
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Jenesa Jeram says social impact bonds have the potential to revolutionise public services
The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says we need to carefully position ourselves so that every company makes use of the 'big data' revolution to guide their business
13th May 15, 3:09pm
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The NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya says we need to carefully position ourselves so that every company makes use of the 'big data' revolution to guide their business
The NZ Initiative's Rose Patterson argues that critical thinking is needed on the claim that early childhood education quality issues are due to the increase in private provision of ECE
4th May 15, 9:48am
The NZ Initiative's Rose Patterson argues that critical thinking is needed on the claim that early childhood education quality issues are due to the increase in private provision of ECE
Eric Crampton says that economic growth can make us all a little safer
Oliver Hartwich disagrees with the RBNZ over how long it would take to fix the housing supply problem
20th Apr 15, 10:39am
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Oliver Hartwich disagrees with the RBNZ over how long it would take to fix the housing supply problem
Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
17th Apr 15, 2:26pm
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Outgoing environment watchdog boss talks about walking the tightrope between keeping NZ clean and green and enabling cash to flow into our coffers
Eric Crampton cheers Labour leader Andrew Little's pointing out of the deadweight costs of taxation
13th Apr 15, 8:21am
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Eric Crampton cheers Labour leader Andrew Little's pointing out of the deadweight costs of taxation
Oliver Hartwich on Greek WW2 reparation demands, house & house nots, blogging Ben Bernanke, the great stagnation, is one woman enough? Dilbert & more
10th Apr 15, 10:26am
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Oliver Hartwich on Greek WW2 reparation demands, house & house nots, blogging Ben Bernanke, the great stagnation, is one woman enough? Dilbert & more
The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says solicitors Mark Campbell and William Findlay are right to point out the costs of poor health and safety practices, but fail to consider whether all 'practicable steps' is an appropriate rule
7th Apr 15, 8:25am
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The NZ Initiative's Jason Krupp says solicitors Mark Campbell and William Findlay are right to point out the costs of poor health and safety practices, but fail to consider whether all 'practicable steps' is an appropriate rule
Eric Crampton warns of the unexpected consequences and costs in using the tax system to right perceived social problems. Making things more confusing is never a good idea, he says
4th Apr 15, 12:27pm
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Eric Crampton warns of the unexpected consequences and costs in using the tax system to right perceived social problems. Making things more confusing is never a good idea, he says
NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya calls for new official limits on government spending
30th Mar 15, 9:19am
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NZ Initiative's Khyaati Acharya calls for new official limits on government spending
Oliver Hartwich questions whether Auckland's port is in the right place
How Alan Bollard’s jacket may help teach NZ how to be a service economy in the Asia-Pacific
23rd Mar 15, 7:35am
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How Alan Bollard’s jacket may help teach NZ how to be a service economy in the Asia-Pacific